TMG Podcast episode 190 begins our coverage of E3 2019 with what we can expect from companies like EA, Bethesda, Square Enix, and Ubisoft. We talk about Epic Games Store’s latest controversy. and more!

The announcement of this strategic partnership builds on previous moves by both console manufacturers towards streaming, such as the in-development Project xCloud streaming service at Microsoft and streaming functions that have recently been added to the PS4.

Anything is viable in Elder Scrolls Online, which is great to see after level 50. But I’m overwhelmed on what to do. I have no interest in buying any expansions because the base game is filled with content that it feels like I have another month worth of content available to me.

LudoNarraCon is a games convention like no other. Not only is it dedicated to narrative-focused games, it’s a digital event that takes place entirely on Steam, with a "central theater stream," livestreams and chats, and playable demos for featured games.

After raising over $240 million to cover a space combat MMO and a star-studded single-player campaign, reports are that development is plagued by micromanagement and reckless spending, among other problems.

It’s a pity Massive Entertainment can’t seem to make a good story out of what I think is an interesting universe set in the modern world, but as it stands, despite its shortcomings, The Division 2 is one of the best looter shooters out today. If you’re new to the genre, you can’t go wrong here. And for those coming from other looter shooters, you might get a kick out of what they have waiting for you at the end.

With Sony now spilling out information about the next PlayStation console, Carlos, Migs, and Matthew starts 189 by discussing what we know so far. Is it too soon to talk about the PS5 with how successful the PS4 is at the moment?

Every now and them I find myself itching for a good RPG, and Final Fantasy: The Zodiac Age is one of those games that I’ve always wanted to complete because this Final Fantasy title is the only numbered game in the franchise that I’ve never finished, and the new additions in the remastered version have made this classic a better game overall.

Deep down, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an amazing action-adventure game and a fresh departure from the titles that FromSoftware built its reputation on. Sekiro’s still a difficult game, but it rewards players who are eager to learn how to play and use the tools and abilities given to them.

It’s a pity Massive Entertainment can’t seem to make a good story out of what I think is an interesting universe set in the modern world, but as it stands, despite its shortcomings, The Division 2 is one of the best looter shooters out today. If you’re new to the genre, you can’t go wrong here. And for those coming from other looter shooters, you might get a kick out of what they have waiting for you at the end.

Deep down, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an amazing action-adventure game and a fresh departure from the titles that FromSoftware built its reputation on. Sekiro’s still a difficult game, but it rewards players who are eager to learn how to play and use the tools and abilities given to them.

Days Gone has characters that make you smile, and a trusty bike ready to take you away. For while some irritations persisted during my playthrough – such as the technical irregularities that need to be patched – that its encounters provide a real sense of accomplishment makes it an open world worth exploring.

New Dawn delivers a shallow exploration of its premise and is more interested in the sheer anarchic fun of a fully refined playground of carnage. That’s fine for a game that continues to indulge in the franchise’s weirdest excesses while fine tuning its formula for maximum fun.

Left Alive is a third-person stealth/shooter hybrid with a strong emphasis on survival. It's a new direction once again for the mech combat series, but unfortunately, this experimental model stumbles at every turn it takes.

God Eater 3 is a great arcade-y hack-and-slash game with an animé aesthetic and matching characters to boot. It might not be a perfect game, but you can bet it's a fun one to jump into if you're just looking to smash some monsters’ faces in with a really big sword.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is as pure of an Ace Combat game as it gets. Playing through the campaign was a blast, and a challenging experience. This could’ve been a perfect return to form had they presented a chunkier multiplayer package.

Whether you’re a diehard fan of the series, recall enjoying the original game enough to play it the way it was intended, or are just in the mood for a good, solid JRPG, I highly recommend Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. I know it scratched my JRPG itch.

Ultimate’s single-player and online efforts may have some issues, but the core game itself is refined to a T. Mr. Sakurai and his team, aided by the input of professional Japanese Smash players, really outdid themselves with the most polished and satisfying mechanics and roster we’ve seen in a Smash title yet.

All-in-all this was a good year for Warframe, with a string of major patches that brought in much needed fresh air. While some of the more hardcore players may cite the changes as “the devs coddling the noobs,” I believe that this is just part of the natural progression for a game that’s trying to acclimate to a growing playerbase with varying skill levels.

Red Dead Redemption 2’s tight gameplay and the seemingly limitless activities possible in the world make each hour a worthwhile endeavor, whether it be fighting off bandits to rescue someone, or killing off bounty hunters or lawmen to cause some havoc.

Even without all the DLC that Ubisoft intends to deliver in the months ahead, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is an all-consuming experience guaranteed to keep players addicted for weeks, months or even years.

Soulcalibur VI delivers newcomers and old-time fans alike a double serving: it’s a solid 3D fighter that will surely keep one’s fighting game community busy for months to come, and a single-player experience chock-full of things to do thanks to two lengthy single-player campaigns and an absorbing Character Creation mode.

They attempted at something different with Black Clover: Quartet Knights; by making it a more team-oriented online brawler. However, the lack of gameplay depth and balancing issues make it a short-lived experience for fans of the series.

From my time with the banal tutorials to spending hours in online matches, I would say that at this state, it’s disappointing that Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker under-delivers on its fun factors, as well as any content that could prolong its longevity.

“While still not quite an SSD in terms of speed, the brand new Seagate FireCuda drives are a clear improvement from both of its predecessor lines, and are a good deal at only a fraction of the cost of a 2TB SSD.”

My revisit reminded me that the first Dark Souls is the perfect showcase for why this franchise blew up into a huge success some years ago - it has the best overall batch of content we’ve seen yet from the series.

Some might be bothered by Moonlighter’s grindy nature later on, but I found it to be a fantastic mix of dungeon crawling and a fun store management gameplay that made Moonlighter a treat to experience.

The bugs and the lack of certain quality of life features will turn off many, but this is a game that can easily satisfy your creative side, while allowing you to craft your own personal adventure within this brutal world in Conan Exiles.

TMG Podcast episode 190 begins our coverage of E3 2019 with what we can expect from companies like EA, Bethesda, Square Enix, and Ubisoft. We talk about Epic Games Store’s latest controversy. and more!

With Sony now spilling out information about the next PlayStation console, Carlos, Migs, and Matthew starts 189 by discussing what we know so far. Is it too soon to talk about the PS5 with how successful the PS4 is at the moment?

Anthem wasn’t the only project affected by mismanagement in Bioware as this episode is somewhat a continuation of our discussion on that issue during episode 187. Carlos, Migs, and Matthew discuss the story of Dragon Age 4’ troubled production.

Carlos, Matthew, and Miggy go all out on speculation in this episode of the TMG Podcast. We discuss Jason Schreier’s big expose on Anthem’s development, the possible setting of the next Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs game, and the Steam review bombing happening to Borderlands 2.

Carlos asks a few questions about Matthew's full review of Far Cry 5 and discusses what the game does so well and where it falls short. We also talk a bit about God of War, which is based on the recent positive feedback given by critics.

TMG Podcast episode 190 begins our coverage of E3 2019 with what we can expect from companies like EA, Bethesda, Square Enix, and Ubisoft. We talk about Epic Games Store’s latest controversy. and more!

The announcement of this strategic partnership builds on previous moves by both console manufacturers towards streaming, such as the in-development Project xCloud streaming service at Microsoft and streaming functions that have recently been added to the PS4.

The announcement of this strategic partnership builds on previous moves by both console manufacturers towards streaming, such as the in-development Project xCloud streaming service at Microsoft and streaming functions that have recently been added to the PS4.

Anything is viable in Elder Scrolls Online, which is great to see after level 50. But I’m overwhelmed on what to do. I have no interest in buying any expansions because the base game is filled with content that it feels like I have another month worth of content available to me.

Every now and them I find myself itching for a good RPG, and Final Fantasy: The Zodiac Age is one of those games that I’ve always wanted to complete because this Final Fantasy title is the only numbered game in the franchise that I’ve never finished, and the new additions in the remastered version have made this classic a better game overall.

Anthem wasn’t the only project affected by mismanagement in Bioware as this episode is somewhat a continuation of our discussion on that issue during episode 187. Carlos, Migs, and Matthew discuss the story of Dragon Age 4’ troubled production.